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In a rare showing of public ire Monday, Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns alleged the Geneva Chamber was lying about its finances and questioned how – or if – the city should provide funds for its festivals.

The St. Charles Business Alliance is seeking volunteers for its 28th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show.

Brynn Maple hit two home runs and drove home four in St. Charles East softball's win over Geneva, while Batavia softball took down WW South to secure its best DuKane Conference record since 2022, and more results.

After trailing by as many as six runs, Caleigh Cusack hit a walk-off RBI single to help Lake Park secure an 11-10 victory over St. Charles North

An Elgin man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually abusing a child multiple times over a two-year period, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office said Friday.

Geneva was proclaimed a Bird City Illinois this week through the work of a pair of birding brothers – John and Kevin Potts – who joined the city’s Natural Resources Committee.

A Waukegan man has been sentenced by a Kane County judge to 48 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child in Aurora.

St. Francis sophomore Alyssa Freeman, who went 11 of 16 at the plate with a double and a home run while also getting three wins in the circle, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

Kane County Audubon Society will host a number of events inviting the public to enjoy nature this spring. Here’s what’s happening in May:

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold two pick-up events for community members to receive wood chips.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, has proposed $1.2 million in federal funding which, if approved, could support efforts to expand Metra rail from Elburn to DeKalb.

St. Charles East and Kaneland baseball ended their three-game conference series in big ways, with both teams securing a sweep with 10-run victories. That and more local results from Wednesday in the Kane County sports roundup.

Celebrating the Baker Community Center’s 100th anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate its legacy and those who have helped ensure its continued use, the St. Charles Park District writes.

A person was airlifted via helicopter following a vehicle crash in Hampshire involving the vehicle rolling over multiple times before trapping the person inside.

For 14 years in Batavia and 50 years in West Chicago, Pal Joey’s Restaurant has been a “fabric of the community.” But the final Batavia location will close in a matter of days.

St. Charles police say there is no threat to the public after a bank robbery.

Making her first career varsity start, Shannon Reid scored the lone goal in the 19th minute to help St. Charles North take a 1-0 victory over Batavia in a Tri-Cities matchup.

Makayla Van Dinther tossed a five-hit shutout to lead St. Charles East softball over Wheaton-Warrenville South, and more results from Tuesday in the KCC roundup

Tyler Fecht, who picked up the save with an inning of work during the Blackhawks’ 2-0 win over Bartlett on Monday, returned to the mound Tuesday and tossed a four-hit complete game in West Aurora’s 3-1 victory.

The St. Charles Public Library will host a presentation of “The Presidents Club” for adults featuring professor Gary Midkiff.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Steep N’ Clay, specializing in high-quality tea and pottery.

For those of us who think all this talk about breathing exercises for better health is a bunch of foo-foo, science disagrees, writes Joan Budilovsky.

Residents filled City Hall Monday to oppose plans for a new subdivision at Red Gate Farm near St. Charles, citing the density of the homes and additional traffic, including around St. Charles North High.

Kaneland softball and baseball accounted for two of four teams that were extra-inning winners from Monday. Plus, St. Charles East softball took down Lake Park in a top-10 matchup in the state, and more results from Monday in the KCC roundup

Abby Zawadzki hit two home runs, including a grand slam, and was an out away from a no-hitter, but finished with a one-hit shutout to help St. Charles North to a 10-0 victory over Wheaton Warrenville-South.